Friday, Feb. 28

FRIDAY LOWDOWN: Bowl For Kids’ Sake! Fiesta Folklórica! Debí Tirar Más Fiestas Party! More!
You made it! Reward yourself for another American week endured by finding an adequate distraction in your Friday Lowdown listings below.
Top Events!
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Fungibowl: Bowl For Kids Sake
Harbor Lanes
/ 5 p.m.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Every dollar raised helps support local youth through mentoring.
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3rd Annual Fiesta Folklórica
Van Duzer Theater
/ 7 p.m.
/ $13
/ $8 Children
/ Free Cal Poly Students with ID
We have dances from 8 different states of Mexico being represented on one stage, along with special guest performances from the Eureka High School LatinX Club: Folklórico Dancers and Ballet Folklórico Infantil de Arcata.”
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Humboldt WOAH Dance Party
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
Kick off Playhouse Arts’ annual zero to fierce festival with an art exhibition by local female artists! Titled “Becoming,” the exhibition celebrates the personal, collective, and transformative journeys of women.
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Mo Gobena, David Gamble III, Dejan Tyler
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $10
Good friends from Reno and Sac headline the weekend at the Club.
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Debí Tirar Más Fiestas Party
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $20
/ $15 Early Bird
“Party with us as we celebrate the new DTmF album from Bad Bunny and other reggaeton, dembow, merengue, & latin dance hits!”
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Smile Drive for Humboldt County Kids
See Event Description
/ midnight
Individuals and organizations are invited to take part in Humboldt County Dental Advisory Group’s 2nd Annual Smile Drive between now and the end of March.
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Sculpture Exhibit: Call for Entries
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
/ 9 a.m.
/ Free
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens partners with the Arts Council of Mendocino County to present an exhibition of sculptures placed throughout the 47-acre botanical garden.
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Silver Sneakers Tai-Chi with Renee!
Adorni Center
/ 10-11 a.m.
/ $7 Drop-In
/ $4 Seniors
/ Free Members
EnerChi is comprised of easy-to-learn, modified tai-chi forms aimed at improving well-being.
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Light & Lively Workout Class
Adorni Center
/ 11 a.m.-noon
/ $7 Drop-In
/ $4 Seniors
/ Free Members
Join Bonnie to experience the joy of movement. This is the perfect class for beginning exercisers and seniors.
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Silver Sneakers Classic with Renee!
Adorni Center
/ 11 a.m.-noon
/ $7 Drop-In
/ $4 Seniors
/ Free Members
Focus on strengthening muscles and increasing range of motion for daily life activities.
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Zumba at the Adorni Center!
Adorni Center
/ 12:15 p.m.-1 p.m.
/ $7 Drop-In
/ $4 Seniors
/ Free Members
Nothing is better than a workout that doesn’t feel like a workout.
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Beginning Line Dance!
Adorni Center
/ 2:30-3:30 p.m.
/ $7 Drop-In
/ $4 Seniors
/ Free Members
A new look at line dancing with a soulful feel from your “Soul to your sole.”
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Black Liberation Month
Cal Poly Humboldt
/ 4-7 p.m.
/ Free
Join the Umoja Center for Pan African Student Excellence for a series of many celebratory on-campus events. Full details inside.
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Zumba at the Adorni Center!
Adorni Center
/ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
/ $7 Drop-In
/ $4 Seniors
/ Free Members
Nothing is better than a workout that doesn’t feel like a workout.
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Baduwa’t Documentary Film Premiere
Eureka Theater
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ $12
The Baduwa’t Watershed Council is proud to present a timely and thought provoking documentary.
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February Science on Tap
See Event Description
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Mark your calendars for a sizzling Science on Tap night with Alyssa Roddy, as she delves into her research on effects the of fire on Pacific marten habitat selection and movement.
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The Muse by Tawny Foskett
The Summitt
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
The Artist Reception will include a screening of one of the 4 pieces, along with the trailers, a digital LookBook, a short Artist Talk, some female-led 90s dance tunes, and lots to look at on the walls, tables and screens.
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Live Music w/ The Dinner Service
Venicia Italian Restaurant
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
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Trivia Night!
Old Growth Cellars
/ 6 p.m.
Come enjoy a glass of wine while being tested by Reel Genius Trivia. Food truck on site!

February Skate Nights!
Eureka Municipal Auditorium
/ 6:30-9 p.m.
/ $6
/ $5 Youth (17 & Under)
Looking for a groovy way to spend your Friday night?? Come on down to Skate Night at the Eureka Municipal Auditorium!
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Opera Alley Cats
SpeakEasy
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Long-running Old Town musical institution featuring some of the region’s best jazz players.
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Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Local comedians perform 10-minute sets. Hosted by Jeff Diehl.
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A True Heart: 7th Generation Rise and LodeStar Celebrate Songwriter Linda Faye Carson’s Birthday!
Trinidad Town Hall
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $5
Hear Indigenous Soul music and Rockin’ Cosmic Folk Grass with a great dance floor and plenty of seats.
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The Vatcher Brothers
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
/ 7:30-9:45 p.m.
/ Free
The Vatcher Brothers are an alternative rock duo from Humboldt County California that delivers catchy songs with heartfelt vocals, growling guitars, and electronic beats.
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Music as Legend Concert
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.
/ Free 2 children with each paid adults
Carol Jacobson, the Eureka Symphony’s Conductor and Artistic Director, envisions this concert as a culturally rich musical adventure, spanning distinctly different traditions and eras.
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RuPaul’s Drag Race
The Summitt
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Weekly viewing party.
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Loud Neighbors Brass Band, Safety Corridor
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
Come shake that brass with the best eclectic, get down brass bands in Humboldt! Mardi Gras festivities galore with King Cake, Adult Slushies, and, of course beads!
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The Blacksage Runners
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
The Blacksage Runners are a true power trio consisting of Joe Antrim on guitar, Brendan Madsen on drums, and Joe Hays on bass.
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Humboldt Comedy Competition
Crisp Lounge
/ 8 p.m.
/ $5
/ 18+
The competition is decided through multiple rounds and an audience vote.
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Karaoke
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!

Blue Rhythm Revue
The Basement
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $5
/ 21+
Blue Rhythm Revue is back at The Basement. Come groove with them, dance the night away, enjoy amazing cocktails, yummy snacks, and funky tunes.
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Big Mood: Queer Singles Night Edition
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ $10 sliding scale
/ 21+
Save the date for a very special BIG MOOD with guest DJ Ivan Gates from Reno.
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